The Native American culture of the Southwest has contributed leaders in many fields, from renowned artists such as Lucy Lewis to politicians such as Henry Chee Dodge and warriers of mythic stature such as Geronimo. These pages provide a hint of the breadth of accomplishments of these Native Americans.


Use the links to the right or below to read the different biographies.

• Barboncito
• Cochise
• Mangas Coloradas
• Manuelito
• Ganado Mucho
• Naiche
• Pope'
• Victorio
• Geronimo
• Lozen
• Henry Chee Dodge
• Nampeyo
• Maria Martinez
• Lucy Lewis
• Annie Dodge
• Peterson Zah
• Fred Begay
• Simon Ortiz
• Frank Dukepoo
• Leslie Marmon Silko

 

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